If you’ve got to work for a living, let’s do it on purpose, refresh your professional headshot, and have fun networking!
Who and When
On Nov. 1, 2023, The WICT Network: New England Chapter hosted our returning speaker Leigh Woisard, Chair of The WICT Network Global Board of Directors, to discover how to make it happen!
What
Those who liked her “One Thing” presentation — either at the 2022 WICT Leadership Conference or with us this past April — loved this sequel featuring new content and an interactive workshop.
Where
After a scrumptious lunch at the Publick House in Sturbridge, MA, Leigh discussed dressing with purpose, banishing negative self-talk, and perfecting public speaking to amplify you! During this time, members connected during a powerful interactive workshop to discuss these topics including discovering your “One Thing” if you haven’t already—our interactive workshop is designed to guide you in this discovery!
Bonuses!
Also included was a professional headshot by Melissa Rawlins, Small State Stories, and a cocktail networking hour.
More About Leigh Woisard
Leigh Woisard is a 30-year communications professional, consultant, and public speaker. Before leaving corporate America (in Dec. 2022), she was the Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications for Cox Communications. Throughout her public relations career, she has counseled government officials, executives, and companies such as Stanley Tools, Chili’s Grill & Bar, and the New England Journal of Medicine. Leigh has a passion for helping women and other professionals be intentional about their careers and communicating their value. She regularly speaks on topics such as Imposter Syndrome, becoming a better public speaker and self-promotion without selling out. Leigh is Chair of The WICT Network, a professional development group dedicated to empowering women in media, entertainment, and technology. She was named a 2019 Wonder Woman by Multichannel News and is a Public Relations Society of America Silver Anvil Winner, the most prestigious PR industry award. She has a bachelor’s degree in speech communications from the University of Rhode Island and a master’s in communications management from Syracuse University’s Newhouse School.